1934
Key events from 1934
1934
- The Night of the Long Knives sees Hitler consolidate power by murdering SA leaders and political opponents, establishing his total control over Germany.
- Mao Zedong begins the Long March as Chinese Communists retreat from Nationalist forces, covering 6,000 miles and cementing his leadership.
- The Dust Bowl devastates American agriculture as severe drought and poor farming practices create massive dust storms across the Great Plains.